I finally finished Babel by R.F. Kuang - 4/10
Honestly, I was really disappointed in this one after absolutely loving the Poppy War series.
This book cleverly highlighted the pain of oppression through language and a magic system which powers the British Empire.
But, for me, it took too long to get going. I was never committed to the relationships within the friend group because the characters all felt pretty thin (perhaps until the last couple of chapters).
Gang, when you want to send to a friend a link to a book so they can see the cover, author, summary, ISBN etc, what service do you use?
I’m not too keen on sending links to Goodreads because I don’t like being part of the Amazon funnel.
I’d like to link to a stable service to avoid link rot too. Any recommendations?
Just finished Red Team Blues by Cory Doctorow. Engaging story that just pulls you along so well you don't want to put it down.
By luck of the Libby draw, I ended up reading the series in reverse order but still enjoyed every one. Thanks for the wonderful story, @pluralistic ! Looking forward to the next Marty Hench tale!
Just finished Red Team Blues by Cory Doctorow. Engaging story that just pulls you along so well you don't want to put it down.
By luck of the Libby draw, I ended up reading the series in reverse order but still enjoyed every one. Thanks for the wonderful story, @pluralistic ! Looking forward to the next Marty Hench tale!
“ #Degrowth should be understood as an element within a #socialist transformation, as a corrective to productivist strains of socialist thought that are inadequate for our moment. The problem with productivism is that it ignores #imperialism & #ecology.”
https://breakdownjournal.substack.com/p/interview-with-jason-hickel-degrowth
#GreenSocialist#GreenParty#EcoSocialism#Socialism#Marxism#Communism#Peace#SocialJustice#Democracy#Education#DualPower#Politics#Organize#Reading#Discussion#Learning#Workers#WorkersRights#HumanRights
I''m not new to Mastodon/The Fediverse entirely but took a break for a while, I'm back because I don't trust main social media platforms anymore. If you remember me, hey! If not, it's nice to meet you!
A bit about me;
I'm Aure, 24, I use she/her pronouns, I live in FL
Huge gamer, I play on PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, and Switch
I absolutely love anime, movies, music, and tv. I also enjoy reading.
I dream of being able to travel the world, wanderlust hits hard.
When I'm not working I'm almost always playing a game, watching something, or listening to music.
I'm a bit shy but always up to make new friends! 
I''m not new to Mastodon/The Fediverse entirely but took a break for a while, I'm back because I don't trust main social media platforms anymore. If you remember me, hey! If not, it's nice to meet you!
A bit about me;
I'm Aure, 24, I use she/her pronouns, I live in FL
Huge gamer, I play on PC, Steam Deck, Xbox, and Switch
I absolutely love anime, movies, music, and tv. I also enjoy reading.
I dream of being able to travel the world, wanderlust hits hard.
When I'm not working I'm almost always playing a game, watching something, or listening to music.
I'm a bit shy but always up to make new friends!
“ #Degrowth should be understood as an element within a #socialist transformation, as a corrective to productivist strains of socialist thought that are inadequate for our moment. The problem with productivism is that it ignores #imperialism & #ecology.”
https://breakdownjournal.substack.com/p/interview-with-jason-hickel-degrowth
#GreenSocialist#GreenParty#EcoSocialism#Socialism#Marxism#Communism#Peace#SocialJustice#Democracy#Education#DualPower#Politics#Organize#Reading#Discussion#Learning#Workers#WorkersRights#HumanRights
Prismatic Pages is Oslo’s only all-English bookshop and they are having a fundraiser to help cover the loss from last year and grow into the future 🌱
So, if having a local English bookstore in Oslo is something you treasure, check out donation page: https://www.spleis.no/project/442212
#books #reading #bookstore #bookshop #bookstodon #fundraiser #oslo #allheimen #oslove
Book Promotion: Since the tragedy of 1994, Agency Division have weilded their authority over matters arcane with relative impunity. Enforcers like Vidcund Därk, collectively known as the Men in Black, serve a single purpose - the absolute eradicaton of magic and those who would use it. This is not an uncommon goal - a group of rogue arcanists known as the Grey Angels have much the same outcome in mind. When a respected mathematics professor obtains a translated copy of the Pnakotic Manuscripts, the hunt is on to determine how he got hold of it. But soon, a bigger crisis unfolds - one that Agency Division can’t keep under wraps.
#readers #bookstodon #fedibookfair #dystopia #urbanfantasy #adventure #action #thriller #series #books #reading
(And, if you go with the kobo store links, now available as a DRM-free e-book)
Book Promotion: Since the tragedy of 1994, Agency Division have weilded their authority over matters arcane with relative impunity. Enforcers like Vidcund Därk, collectively known as the Men in Black, serve a single purpose - the absolute eradicaton of magic and those who would use it. This is not an uncommon goal - a group of rogue arcanists known as the Grey Angels have much the same outcome in mind. When a respected mathematics professor obtains a translated copy of the Pnakotic Manuscripts, the hunt is on to determine how he got hold of it. But soon, a bigger crisis unfolds - one that Agency Division can’t keep under wraps.
#readers #bookstodon #fedibookfair #dystopia #urbanfantasy #adventure #action #thriller #series #books #reading
(And, if you go with the kobo store links, now available as a DRM-free e-book)
This is the love
that never came.
This is the hope
that was stolen from us.
This is the grave
that was dug for us.
This is the justice
that we desperately sought.
This is the freedom
that was denied us.
But this is the fight
we have always fought.
si_irini
#YouWinAgainSi #writing #mastodon #fediverse #freedom #world #poem #writing #lyrics #reading #poetry #justice #life #love
This is the love
that never came.
This is the hope
that was stolen from us.
This is the grave
that was dug for us.
This is the justice
that we desperately sought.
This is the freedom
that was denied us.
But this is the fight
we have always fought.
si_irini
#YouWinAgainSi #writing #mastodon #fediverse #freedom #world #poem #writing #lyrics #reading #poetry #justice #life #love
I'm still really struggling to finish Babel by R. F. Kuang...
I loved The Poppy War series so I'm hoping this will get better.
I may also be pining too hard for an Atmosphere re-read 🤔
Today, people have lots of easy and fun ways to enjoy themselves.
People can watch videos, play games, and use apps on their phones.
Because of this, reading lengthy #books might become something that only certain small groups of people actually do.
They will be people who really love #reading and think it’s special.
Sometimes the layers of silliness of Discworld stories add up to some quite hilarious paragraphs. 😁
Sometimes the layers of silliness of Discworld stories add up to some quite hilarious paragraphs. 😁
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